Motherboards

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Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 1.0

Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Themanufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision orchanges.

Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. AMD, Phenom, Athlon, Sempron and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limitsgoverning this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

About the Manual
The manual consistsof the following:

Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Chapter 3 Using BIOS

Describes features of the motherboard. Go to page 1

Describes installation of motherboard components. Go to page 7

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility. Go to page 25

Chapter 4

Describes the motherboard software page 45

Using the MotherboardSoftware Go to Chapter 5 Hybrid Graphics® Technology Support Chapter 6 Setting Up eJIFFY

Describes the Hybrid Graphics® Technology

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page 53

Describes the eJIFFY setting up

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page 57

Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting

Provides basic troubleshooting tips

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page 75

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface Chapter 1 i 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1...